The 8 Noun Rules

Question 1

Rule 1

Answer 1

Stems ending in α or η are in the first declension, stems ending in ο are in the second, and consonantal stems are in the third.

Question 2

Rule 2

Answer 2

Every neuter word has the same form in the nominative and accusative.

Question 3

Rule 3

Answer 3

Almost all neuter words end in α in the nominative and accusative plural.

Question 4

Rule 4

Answer 4

In the dative singular, the ι subscripts if possible.

Question 5

Rule 5

Answer 5

Vowels often change their length (“ablaut”).

Question 6

Rule 6

Answer 6

In the genitive and dative, the masculine and neuter will always be identical.

Question 7

Rule 7

Answer 7

See The Square of Stops

Question 8

Rule 8

Answer 8

A τ cannot stand at the end of a word and will drop off.